2011 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 234 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Crown |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4935 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2700 mm |
